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Implementation of wellness activities in an experiential rotation to promote pharmacy student well-being.
| Τίτλος: | Implementation of wellness activities in an experiential rotation to promote pharmacy student well-being. |
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| Συγγραφείς: | Fakourfar N; Chapman University School of Pharmacy, 9401 Jeronimo Rd, Irvine, CA 92618, United States. Electronic address: fakourfar@chapman.edu., Kilzi B; Desert Oasis Healthcare, 275 N El Cielo Rd, Palm Springs, CA 92262, United States. Electronic address: bkilzi@chapman.edu., Taheri R; Chapman University School of Pharmacy, 9401 Jeronimo Rd, Irvine, CA 92618, United States. Electronic address: rtaheri@chapman.edu., Beuttler R; Chapman University School of Pharmacy, 9401 Jeronimo Rd, Irvine, CA 92618, United States. Electronic address: rbeuttle@chapman.edu., Rao H; Chapman University School of Pharmacy, 9401 Jeronimo Rd, Irvine, CA 92618, United States. Electronic address: hrao@chapman.edu. |
| Πηγή: | Currents in pharmacy teaching & learning [Curr Pharm Teach Learn] 2026 Aug; Vol. 18 (8), pp. 102673. Date of Electronic Publication: 2026 May 05. |
| Τύπος έκδοσης: | Journal Article |
| Γλώσσα: | English |
| Στοιχεία περιοδικού: | Publisher: Elsevier Country of Publication: United States NLM ID: 101560815 Publication Model: Print-Electronic Cited Medium: Internet ISSN: 1877-1300 (Electronic) Linking ISSN: 18771297 NLM ISO Abbreviation: Curr Pharm Teach Learn Subsets: MEDLINE |
| Imprint Name(s): | Original Publication: New York : Elsevier |
| Ιατρικοί όροι (MeSH): | Health Promotion*/methods , Health Promotion*/standards , Health Promotion*/statistics & numerical data , Problem-Based Learning*/methods , Problem-Based Learning*/standards , Students, Pharmacy*/psychology , Students, Pharmacy*/statistics & numerical data, Curriculum/trends ; Curriculum/standards ; Education, Pharmacy/methods ; Education, Pharmacy/standards ; Humans ; Psychological Well-Being ; Surveys and Questionnaires |
| Περίληψη: | Background: During Advanced Pharmacy Practice Experiences (APPE), pharmacy students may face challenges as they balance clinical responsibilities, prepare for licensure exams, and transition into professionals. Despite high burnout rates for healthcare professionals, there are limited wellness initiatives for students during experiential education. To address this gap, a six-week wellness discussion series was implemented during an ambulatory care APPE rotation. Educational Activity: Between August 2023 and May 2025, a total of 28 APPE students participated in 15-30-min preceptor-led, small-group discussions each week. Topics included happiness, meditation, gratitude, resilience, going with the flow of life, and how to build better habits. These wellness discussions were designed to provide practical self-care strategies that are beneficial as a student and during the transition into a professional career. Upon completion, students reflected on their experience and provided feedback through an anonymous survey. Evaluation Findings: A total of 25 students answered the survey. All respondents agreed or strongly agreed that the discussions reduced stress, provided a positive outlook on career pathways, and should be incorporated throughout the APPE year. Twenty-one students felt sufficient time was dedicated to these discussions. Qualitative feedback also highlighted the value of reflection during a demanding clinical year. Analysis of Educational Activity: This project demonstrates that integrating wellness discussions into APPE rotations can be meaningful and feasible. With limited existing articles focused on APPE student well-being, this project is a stepping stone to learning more. The positive student feedback highlights the importance of prioritizing wellness. (Copyright © 2026 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.) |
| Competing Interests: | Declaration of competing interest All of the authors do not have any conflicts of interest to disclose. The authors do not have any competing or conflicts of interest to disclose. The authors do not have any financial disclosures. |
| Contributed Indexing: | Keywords: Advanced pharmacy practice experience; Educational intervention; Experiential education; Pharmacy student; Stress management; Student well-being |
| Entry Date(s): | Date Created: 20260506 Date Completed: 20260613 Latest Revision: 20260615 |
| Update Code: | 20260616 |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.cptl.2026.102673 |
| PMID: | 42090953 |
| Βάση Δεδομένων: | MEDLINE |
| ISSN: | 1877-1300 |
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| DOI: | 10.1016/j.cptl.2026.102673 |